Gracie Long

Mrs. Gracie Wyatt Long age 97, of West Jefferson, NC died on Monday, November 15, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Long was born on October 14, 1913 in Wilkes, NC to John and Ettie Bare Wyatt. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband: William "G" Long, 1 brother and 4 sisters.  She loved quilting and working in her garden.   Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 2:00 PM at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Sonny P. Thomas. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service.   Mrs. Long is survived by:   One Son: Clayton Long and wife Sarah of Jefferson, NC   Three daughters:  Marjorie Brown or North Wilkesboro, NC, Virginia Stallings of Mooresville, NC, Carol Bowers and husband Bill of Matthews, NC   Four sisters - Nadine Norman, Blanche Swift, Dare Epley & Eunice McGlaughlin   Nine grandchildren, Tim Long, of Jefferson, Sandra Brown, of Raleigh, NC, John Brown, of Raleigh, NC, Randy Brown, of North Wilkesboro, Debra Scott, of Burlington, NC, Patty Ginocchio, of Monroe, NC, Billy Bowers, of Waxhaw, NC, Michael Bowers, of Charlotte, NC and Brian Bowers, of Charlotte, NC; 8 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.   Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to: Ebenezer Cemetery Fund c/o Maude Hunt, 282 Hunt Ln. Laurel Springs, NC  28644.   You may send and view condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.   Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Long's arrangements.